Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics suitable for those with numeracy and analytical

skills. You do not need to have previously studied

programming. However, given the content and
Course Content
(Blended/Online Delivery)
(Blended/Online Directed E-Learning Delivery) Students can choose a 2 year or 1 year Delivery options. the timeframe you will need to have a strong
(1 Year)
This is a blended/online learning course that features Directed E-Learning activities such as live online classroom sessions and commitment to the course and willingness to fully
tutorials/videos on the College’s e-learning system. This allows for online class time to be interactive, practical, and focused, with Semester 1
engage with the technical content.
theory-based content being covered outside of class time with self-paced tutorials/videos, and practical content being covered • Statistics I
in live online classes with support from lecturers and lab assistants. At certain limited and pre-scheduled times there will be • Programming For Data Analytics
opportunities for on-campus sessions. These on-campus sessions will also be dual delivered so students who do not wish to Award and Progression • Data Governance
attend campus for these sessions will have the option of attending them online. The Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics • Career Bridge
is awarded by QQI at level 8 on the National
Blended/Online Directed E-Learning Delivery (2 Years) Framework of Qualifications. Semester 2
• Statistics II
Students who successfully complete this course • Databases for Analytics
Location: Online (with limited classroom sessions) Duration: September to December 2024, January to May 2025,
September to December 2025, January to May 2026. may progress to a major award at level 9 such as • Business Intelligence
Start Date: The course is expected to start in the week the Masters of Science in Data Analytics.
commencing 23rd September. Applications: Apply online at www.springboardcourses.ie Semester 3
Academic Entry Requirements • Machine Learning
Indicative Schedule: Online Delivery will take place Monday Fees: A student contribution fee of €540 is applicable if you are in
Applicants are required to hold a level 8 honours • Project
& Wednesday 18.00 - 22.00. employment. No fees applicable if you are unemployed.
The scheme does not cover any allowance for books and materials. degree or equivalent in any discipline. Candidates
There will also be up to three hours of self-directed with level 7 degree in a cognate area (STEM) Springboard Careers Advisors will
e-learning content weekly on NCI’s Learning Platform. If a student contribution fee is applicable this must be paid in full are also considered for direct access into the proactively support you in finding
These will not appear on your timetable. no later than Friday, 15th November 2024. programme. The college operates a Recognition of relevant employment during the
Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning course or within 3 months following
Career Bridge classes will be delivered one day per week applicants who do not meet the normal academic completion of the course.
in Semester 1 from 17.00 to 18.00. Day to be confirmed. requirements may be considered based on
extensive relevant work and other experience. This Course Content
Blended/Online Directed E-Learning Delivery (1 Year) may be assessed through a portfolio of learning, (Blended/Online Delivery)
demonstration of work produced, interview and (2 Years)
Location: Online (with limited classroom sessions) Duration: September to December 2024, January to May 2025 and assessment (e.g. logic test)
May to August 2025.
Year 1 Semester 1
Start Date: The course is expected to start in the week
Students apply for either a 1 year or 2 year • Statistics I
commencing 23rd September Applications: Apply online at www.springboardcourses.ie
delivery. It is not possible to transfer options post • Programming For Data Analytics
Indicative Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 - 22.00 Fees: A student contribution fee of €540 is applicable if you are in registration. • Career Bridge
employment. No fees applicable if you are unemployed.
Career Bridge classes will be delivered one day per week in The scheme does not cover any allowance for books and materials. Non-English speaking applicants must demonstrate Year 1 Semester 2
Semester 1 from 17.00 to 18.00. Day to be confirmed. fluency in the English language as demonstrated • Statistics II
If a student contribution fee is applicable this must be paid in full no by an IELTS academic score of at least 6.0 or • Data Governance
There will also be up to 4.5 hours of self-directed e-learning later than Friday, 15th November 2024.
equivalent. English Language Requirements | • Business Intelligence
content per week on NCI’s Learning Platform weekly. These
National College of Ireland (ncirl.ie).
will not appear on your timetable.
Year 2 Semester 1
•Database for Analytics
Course Description Laptop Requirements •Machine Learning
The overall goal of the Higher Diploma analysis, statistics, and the tools, as Collection & Payable Analyst,
This programme has a BYOD (Bring Your
in Science in Data Analytics programme techniques and technologies of Data Data Analyst, Business Process &
Own Device) policy. Specifically, students are Year 2 Semester 2
is to provide graduates with essential Analytics utilised in both technical and Data Analyst, Junior Data Specialist,
expected to successfully participate in lectures, • Project
research and development skills in business contexts. Scalability Analyst, OSM Planner,
laboratories and projects using a laptop computer
Data Analytics. It is envisaged that • Critically assess, evaluate and Trading Analyst, Market Specialist,
with a substantial hardware configuration. A Your Careers Advisor will support you
graduates from this programme will be communicate business & technical Business Analyst.
suitable configuration is 8GB of RAM (16GB are in identifying relevant employment
well equipped to perform independent strategies for Data Analytics. recommended); a modern 64-bit x86 processor during the course or within three
research that enables them to make • Formulate, design, assess, and Companies who hired from 2022
(Intel i5 or superior); 250+ GB of available space months following completion of the
informed and critical decisions implement effective business & technical graduates of the Higher Diploma
in hard disk; WiFi card; and a recent version of course.
regarding requirements elicitation and solutions for Data Analytics. in Data Analytics include: Central
Ubuntu, macOS or Windows. It is the responsibility
analysis, implementation, evaluation, • Critically assess and evaluate security, Bank of Ireland (Statistics Analyst),
of the student to ensure their laptop is functioning be offered.
and documentation in Data Analytics. privacy, sustainability, and ethical issues Intel (Optimization Engineer),
correctly and that they have full administrator
Furthermore, the programme seeks associated with the storage, transfer, Commission for Communications
rights to the machine. NCI IT does not provide Check https://www.ncirl.ie/Laptop-Loan-
to produce graduates who are able to and processing of data for analytical Regulation (Business Analyst),
support for personal devices. Scheme for updates on the next opening
provide insight, gain value and discover purposes. Netscout (Principal Service Engineer),
date for applications.
knowledge (at an organisational, Pfizer (Data Scientist),Coinbase
This course requires internet access you will be
societal, or personal level) from data The course will be delivered using (Compliance Analyst), TikTok
required to ensure you have sufficient broadband Assessment
through exercising the skills that are academic research, industry-defined (Quality Analyst), Global Shares
speed and reliable connectivity from your place of The course will be assessed with a
developed through the programmes. practical problems, and case studies. (Business Reporting Analyst), Citi
study. blend of project work and exams.
This approach will naturally foster a (Digital Client Support), Enterprise
Upon completion of this course, deeper knowledge of the subject area and Ireland (Senior Technologist), This varies between modules but
Free Laptop loan for eligible students on this typically assessment is 50% continuous
graduates will be able to: create transferable skills for work such as VHI (Data Analyst), Pinergy (Data
course: Students who are eligible for HEA funding assessment and 50% exam.
critical thinking, problem-solving, creative Analyst).
for this course may also be eligible for a free
• Conduct substantial and extensive thinking, communication, teamwork, and laptop provided on a loan basis for the duration of Please note that in some instances
independent research and analysis in research skills. The course is completely Who is the course for? the programme.
the field of Data Analytics. delivered by faculty and industry exams may take place in the daytime,
This course will appeal to non-
• Formulate and implement a novel practitioners with proven expertise in data evenings and at weekends.
technical professionals and college This will be a suitable specification machine
research idea using the latest industry analytics. graduates from non-technical for completion of the programme but must be
practices. disciplines who wish to upgrade their returned once you have finished your course.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and a Career Prospects skills or simply advance their career Overall numbers of laptops available are subject to
critical understanding of data 2021 Graduates used the course to in the domain of Data Analytics. maximum numbers and no other alternatives can
upskill or gain employment in roles such The programme is particularly 8
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